[Spudwiggley]

Hi,

I'm sure this question has been anwered before. But it seems that each scenario is unique to the circumstance and I have a question that sort of falls within several previously answered posts, but, I have to ask. I am relocating my toilet. The slab is concrete, the pipe is black 3" ABS. I'm only moving the toilet flange 12 - 15 inches to the left. Currently, the toilet flange connects to a 90, then a straight 8" run and then into a T that goes to the vent/waste. I can either tap into the T with a couple of 45's and a short straight and then the 90 up to the flange, creating a slightly curved shot to the waste, or with a little more demolition, use a few couplers on the vent/waste above and below the T, adjust the T to point about 45 degrees to the left and attach a straight, a new 90 up (is that a street elbow?) and flange. My question is, you thought I'd never get there huh? is there any problem with a slight curve to the drain or is it better to go with the straight shot? I'm pretty competent in DIY, but plumbing is my nemesis! :(

Thanks,

Spud

[Milo Dolezal]

You can do it both ways... It is little harder to cut out the 3" San T. I would recommend to use the other option. I don't know which direction and at what angle you have to go, but......

Cut out the 90 and about 6" of the straight pipe. ( leave no less than 1 3/4" from the hub of the San T ... ) Then, install 3"- 45 bend, short piece of pipe and other 45 bend. With 2 - 45 bends you can pretty much get any angle you need. However, dry test before you glue. If you think you don't have too much space, use 2 - street 45 bends. Also, if needed, you can use 22 1/2 bends ( regular and / or street ) - or combination of any of the just mentioned. Glue in your closet bend 90, closet ring and you should be done in no time.

You can buy closet ring in just about any configuration: with regular 3" hub, or 3" fit-in, or even one that fits over the hub. You may need one if you end up to high.

Don't forget to wrap you pipe with white plastic wrap to separate ABS pipe from concrete. Let us know how you did...

[Spudwiggley]

Excellent! Thanks Milo. I'm glad I was on the right track. Thanks for the pointers and suggestions. I'll definitely let you know how it comes out.

Thanks again.

- Spud